Add 12/4 and 27/49
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 27/49
12/4 + 27/49 is 174/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
12/4 = 12 × 49/4 × 49 = 588/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
27/49 = 27 × 4/49 × 4 = 108/196 - Add the two like fractions:
588/196 + 108/196 = 588 + 108/196 = 696/196 - 696/196 simplified gives 174/49
- So, 12/4 + 27/49 = 174/49
In mixed form: 327/49
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